Youth Religious Education
Inclement Weather Cancellations
Weekday: When Loudoun County schools are closed or have early dismissal, or cancel after-school activities due to inclement weather, Youth and Adult Religious Ed and classes are cancelled.
Sunday Classes: Sunday morning cancellations will be posted on the home page of this website, and emailed to families by 7am Sunday morning.
Faith Formation
COURSE OFFERINGS FOR 2022-2023
PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 8
SUNDAY 9-10:15am – Preschool, Kindergarten, Communion I and II*, Grades 3 through 6, Confirmation I and II*
MONDAY 5-6:15pm – Kindergarten, Communion I and II*, Grades 3 through 6, Confirmation I and II*, RCIC/RCIT**
WEDNESDAY 3:30-4:45pm – Preschool, Kindergarten, Communion I and II*, Grades 3 through 5
* Communion I and II usually taught in Grades 1 and 2
* Confirmation I and II usually taught in Grades 7 and 8
** RCIC (4th through 6th grades) and RCIT (Middle and High School): These classes are for children who have not received the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion and/or Confirmation.
HIGH SCHOOL AND ADULTS
SUNDAY 11am-1:15pm (includes Mass) – RCIT – for High School Students preparing for Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation
SUNDAY 4pm-5pm – 9th-12th Grade Moral Theology, Father Gould (same content as Monday class)
MONDAY 5:30pm-6:15pm (social time 5-5:30pm) – 9th-12th Grade Moral Theology, Father Gould (same content as Sunday class)
SUNDAY 4pm-5pm – 11th-12th Grade Philosophy Class, Father Heisler
MONDAY 5-6pm – Catholicism 101 Parent Class, Father Heisler
HOMESCHOOL OPTION
Home catechesis for the 2022-23 school year is available for grades 3-6.
PARENT RESOURCE – My Catholic Faith Delivered – Intro – Getting Started
Please contact the RE office at re@saintfrancisparish.org for more information
TUITION
$150 for the first child and $25 dollars for each additional student in the family.
No Sacrament fees.
Catechists and assistants who volunteer weekly receive free tuition.
REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR PARISHIONERS
CLICK HERE for Registration Form. Forms are available in the church narthex and the Parish Education Center lobby.
Registration form must be downloaded and filled out. Please return paperwork to the RE office in person, USPS, or email submission.
Cash or check payment must accompany registration form.
Payment may also be made online through Parish Giving. A receipt from Parish Giving must be attached to the registration form. CLICK HERE for Parish Giving
SACRAMENT PROGRAMS
- First Reconciliation
- First Holy Communion
- Confirmation Preparation Year One
- Confirmation Preparation Year Two
- RCIC and RCIT Programs for children who have missed Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation)
GOING TO CONFESSION WITH YOUR CHILDREN
